2014 buick enclave Model Overview

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Vehicle Overview

The Buick Enclave is somewhat innovative for the GM brand that’s trying to shake its stodgy old-person image — it was one of the first luxury three-row crossovers on the market, because who wants to be seen in a minivan? Since its mid-cycle update last year, which included revised styling, better interior materials, and a smoother suspension, the Enclave has been doing well for Buick. The Enclave is available in front- or all-wheel drive, with a single engine option — GM’s ubiquitous 3.6-liter V-6, which makes 288 hp and 270 lb-ft under the hood of the Enclave. With a six-speed automatic the only transmission choice, the Enclave is EPA rated at 17/24 mpg city/highway for front-drive versions, and 16/22 mpg for all-wheel drive.

The updated Enclave isn’t half-bad for what’s essentially a jacked-up minivan. In our First Test of the updated Enclave, we said, “As mid-cycle refreshes go, the 2013 Enclave’s updates are relatively mild. But considering the Enclave’s upscale three-row crossover competition is still slim, the model will likely continue to attract buyers. The crossover retains all the same qualities we praised at its introduction, and with the updates, the Enclave feels like a modern car again.” On the negative front, we noted, “Our tester’s Choccachino brown-and-tan leather interior further enhances the crossover’s luxury feel inside, but it is let down by the faux-wood trim and still-dated instruments and in-cluster digital display.”

The 2014 Buick Enclave only gets a few changes this year. Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning are new to the option list, while Buick has added two USB charge ports into the center console.

New for 2014

Thoroughly updated last year, the Buick Enclave only gets a few minor changes for the 2014 model year. Two USB charge ports have been installed in the center console, and the infotainment system’s text-to-speech functionality has been improved. Safety features like Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Departure Warning become optional this year.

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2014 Buick Enclave Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$38,890

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$27,125

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

Recall ID#14V092000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Consequence

If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

Units Affected

355

Recall ID#14V223000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Consequence

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.

Units Affected

51640

Recall ID#14V266000 - SEAT BELTS

Consequence

If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Units Affected

1339355

Recall ID#14V614000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Consequence

If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515.

Units Affected

106307

Recall ID#14V223000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Consequence

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.

Units Affected

51640

Recall ID#14V223000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Consequence

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.

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